Description
A simple yet visually appealing healthy dish to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add quinoa and reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and mix well.
- Top with sliced avocado before serving.
Notes
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add your favorite protein for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: aesthetic food healthy